US Midterm Elections: Trump is not running, but his presidency is on the line

Millions of Americans are expected to head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the US midterm elections, taking place two years after President Donald Trump's return to the White House. The president himself is not up for election, but the results could determine the balance of power in Washington for the final two years of his second term. At the center of the contest is control of both chambers of Congress, currently held by Republicans, while Democrats seek to gain a majority that would allow them to block some administration initiatives and increase oversight. A poll by ABC News, the Washington Post, and Ipsos from October 18 gave Democrats 52% support compared to 44% for Republicans on the question of general preference for the House elections. The article reviews possible scenarios: Republicans retaining both chambers, a Democratic majority in the House only, or loss of control of both chambers. The results could also have implications for US-Israel relations.